College Presidents Condemn 'Unprecedented Government Overreach' by Trump Administration

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

62% : According to its website, the American Association of Colleges and Universities is a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the democratic purposes of higher education by promoting equity, innovation, and excellence in liberal education.
61% : " The message - published as "A Call for Constructive Engagement" - marks the first time higher ed leaders have spoken out en masse about the political moment, according to information from the association.
59% : "The price of abridging the defining freedoms of American higher education will be paid by our students and our society.
45% : " "We will always seek effective and fair financial practices, but we must reject the coercive use of public research funding," it adds.
44% : "We are open to constructive reform and do not oppose legitimate government oversight," the letter said.
34% : In a statement released by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, more than 180 leaders of colleges and universities have condemned the "unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education.

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